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Outreach Notice
Stanislaus National Forest
February 13, 2014
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Temporary Workers Needed for Rim Fire Recovery and Other Projects

SUMMARY: The Stanislaus National Forest needs an unprecedented number of over 100
new, temporary workers for the 2014 field season for Rim Fire Recovery and other
projects. The Stanislaus National Forest needs college graduates or experienced field
technicians in archeology, forestry, botany, wildlife biology, fisheries, and hydrology. Come
join the nations largest field crew at the Stanislaus National Forest in 2014 for a once-in-a-
lifetime experience in a community of outdoor enthusiasts who will help build the
foundation for forest recovery.

BACKGROUND: The Stanislaus National Forest has 3 major projects needing field
workers.

Rim Recovery. In 2013, the Rim fire burned 257,314 acres (402 square miles) on the
Stanislaus National Forest and Yosemite National Park. The recovery efforts on the
Stanislaus National Forest will include removing dead or dying hazard trees near roads and
dead or dying trees in the project interior to accommodate future reforestation efforts. The
temporary field crews will be involved in surveying and evaluating natural and cultural
resources that may be impacted by the restoration activities so that we can develop
mitigation measures.

Cornerstone. This project is located in the unburned portion of the forest in the Calaveras
Ranger District based out of Hathaway Pines, CA. The Cornerstone project is a

collaborative landscape restoration project, with focus on fuels reduction, forest health,
meadow, riparian, and, aspen restoration, and watershed improvement.

Burned Area Emergency Response for Rim Fire. This project will require several botanists to
survey for the spread of non-native plants in post-fire recovery areas.

POSITIONS: The name, description, and number of positions available are located in the
table at the end of this announcement.

As of February 13, 2014, USAJOBS is accepting applications for the following positions
below. Note the application deadline. The Forest Service in California is advertising their
positions together. Each series and step will be advertised in a staggered time frame.
Announcements for other natural and cultural resource jobs on the Stanislaus National
Forest will follow later within the next week. To apply, read the How to Apply section
below.

Series and Gradea Announcement # on USAJOBS
Window to Apply
GS-0404-03/03

TEMP-R5-GS404-3-BIO AID-DT

2/13/2014 to 2/26/2014

GS-0404-04/04

TEMP-R5-GS404-4-PLANTS-DT

2/13/2014 to 2/26/2014

GS-0404-04/04

TEMP-R5-GS404-4-WLDLIFE-DT

2/13/2014 to 2/26/2014

GS-0404-04/04

TEMP-R5-GS404-4-FISH-DT

2/13/2014 to 2/26/2014

GS-0404-05/05

TEMP-R5-GS404-5-FISH-DT

2/13/2014 to 2/26/2014

GS-0404-05/05

TEMP-R5-GS404-5-PLANTS-DT

2/13/2014 to 2/26/2014

GS-0404-05/05

TEMP-R5-GS404-5-WLDLIFE-DT

2/13/2014 to 2/26/2014

GS-0404-06/06

TEMP-R5-GS0404-6-PLANTS-DT

2/13/2014 to 2/26/2014

GS-0404-06/06

TEMP-R5-GS404-6-FISH-DT

2/13/2014 to 2/26/2014

GS-0404-06/06

TEMP-R5-GS404-6-WLDLIFE-DT

2/13/2014 to 2/26/2014

GS-0404-07/07

TEMP-R5-GS404-7-PLANTS-DT

2/13/2014 to 2/26/2014

GS-0404-07/07

TEMP-R5-GS404-7-WLDLIFE-DT

2/13/2014 to 2/26/2014

GS-0404-07/07

TEMP-R5-GS404-7-FISH-DT

2/13/2014 to 2/26/2014

GS-0430-09/09

TEMP-R5-GS430-9-BOTANIST-DT

2/13/2014 to 2/26/2014

GS-0462-04/04

14-TEMP115103-015513JB-DT

2/12/2014 to 2/18/2014

GS-0462-05/05

14-TEMP115103-015535JB-DT

2/11/2014 to 2/17/2014

GS-0462-06/06

14-TEMP115103-015561JB-DT

2/12/2014 to 2/18/2014

See detailed table of job descriptions in the table at the end of this announcement.

For additional information about the position duties, please e-mail the contact person
listed in the contact column of the tables. We ask candidates who are interested in this
position to complete and send the attached Outreach Reply Form.

PARTNERS: If the deadline for Stanislaus National Forest jobs on USAJOBS has passed, you
may still have an opportunity to apply for GS-5 and below equivalent jobs through our
partners. Our partners include the Student Conservation Association (www.thesca.org;

Patrick Stephens at pstephens@thesca.org) and Chicago Botanic Garden

(www.clminternship.org; Krissa Skogen at kskogen@chicagobotanic.org). If you have
missed all deadlines, send us your completed outreach form anyway because positions may
open up during the year.

HOUSING/RENTAL: Currently, we are attempting to secure government-sponsored housing
for the unprecedented number of workers for the 2014 field season. Housing may include
vacation cabin rentals (especially at Pine Mountain Lake), barracks, rental apartments, dorms, a
large community camp with community kitchens, portable bathrooms, and showers (similar to a
large incident command base), or a combination these. Federal workers will be charged a
nominal daily fee (for example, $6/day) for government-sponsored housing. Partner interns may
or may not be charged for housing.
ABOUT THE LOCATION:
The beautiful Stanislaus National Forest encompasses 898,099 acres on the western slope of the
Sierra Nevada; Californias snow-capped mountain range. Located between Lake Tahoe and
Yosemite National Park, the Forest landscape is a continuum of natural and scenic beauty that
defines the Sierra. Amid soaring crests, sparkling blue alpine lakes, towering forests, and
canyons carved by cool rushing rivers, visitors discover connections with nature and the spirit of
the Sierra Nevada. A mere three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area, the Forest is a
very popular destination place.
Sonora and the surrounding communities are rich in culture and gold rush history. Restaurants,
theaters, weekend festivals, and recreational opportunities attract many visitors to the area.
Recreational opportunities on the forest and the surrounding area are outstanding. Kayaking,
river rafting, rock-climbing, fishing, swimming, hiking, backpacking, and camping are very
popular.


HOW TO APPLY:
Step 1: Create a USAJOBS account (if you do not already have one)
at www.USAJOBS.gov. It is recommended that as part of your profile
you set up automatic email notification to be informed when the status
of your application changes. If you choose not to set up this automatic
notification, then you will have to log into your USAJOBS account to
check on the status of your application.
Step 2: Create a resume with USAJOBS or upload a resume into your
USAJOBS account. You may want to customize your resume to
ensure it documents duties and accomplishments you have attained
that are directly related to this position, so your application will meet
required qualifications. (Ensure you provide exact dates of
employment so your qualifications are accurately documented: e.g.
May 1, 2010 to Oct 29, 2010 will be calculated as 5 months of
experience; listing May 2010 to Oct 2010 may be calculated as only 3
months of experience, assuming a start date in late May and an end
date at the beginning of Oct).
Step 3: The Forest Service in California is advertising their positions
together. Each series and step will be advertised in a staggered time
frame. For example, the biological science technician series (GS-0404)
is currently being advertised, and it will close on February 26, 2014. The
other series and grades will appear on USAJOBS later. You may need
to use the advance search option with the job title to find the correct job
announcement number. Read the entire announcement and all the
instructions before you begin. Click Apply Online and follow the
prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire and attach any
additional documents that may be required. Make sure you select all
duty stations within Stanislaus National Forest to be considered for
these jobs. They include: Sonora, Mi-Wuk Village, Hathaway Pines,
Pinecrest, and Groveland. Frequently check USAJOBS for new series
and grades that may appear. You may check by searching the duty
stations within Stanislaus National Forest listed above to see what
series and grades are available that day.
You can update your application or documents anytime while the
announcement is open. Simply log into your USAJOBS account and
click on Application Status. Click on the position title and then select
Update Application to continue.

Apply online now at:

www.USAJOBS.gov
*Remember to identify the duty
locations within Stanislaus
National Forest (Sonora, MiWuk Village, Hathaway Pines,
Pinecrest, and Groveland) in
USAJOBS to ensure your
application is considered within
Stanislaus National Forest.
*Complete the Outreach Form and
Email it to
stanislaustemporaryhires@fs.fed.us

Government Pay Scales:

GS3 $12.07/hr
GS4 $13.55/hr
GS5 $15.15/hr
GS6 $16.89/hr
GS7 $18.77/hr

Pay scale/grade level is based on

the job duties and the education
and /or experience necessary to do
the job. Prerequisites are
identified in the announcements on
USAJOBS.
You can check the following
websites for current job
openings at:
http://www.fs.usda.gov/stanislaus
http://www.fs.fed.us/fsjobs/openin
gs.shtml

Please Respond by: as soon as possible

OUTREACH REPLY FORM
Pacific Southwest Region, USDA Forest Service
Stanislaus National Forest, Sonora, CA
Various Positions
If you are interested in any of these positions, please complete this voluntary form describing your current
status and e-mail it with a subject header: outreach response temporary hire to:
stanislaustemporaryhires@fs.fed.us
We will use this information to notify you via e-mail when the announcements open.
Position(s) interested (include series and grade; for example GS-404-05):______________________
Name:

Email:

Mailing Address
Telephone Number
Current Agency Employed With:
Type of Appointment

Permanent
VRA

USFS, BLM,
Temporary
PWD

Other
Term
Other

Current Region/Forest/District:
Current Series and Grade:
Current Position Title:
If you are not a current permanent (career or career conditional) employee, are you eligible to be hired
under any of the following special authorities:
Person with disabilities
Veterans Recruitment Act
Disabled Veterans with 30% compensable disability
Former Peace Corps Volunteer
Pathways Student Program
Other
Submission of this form is voluntary--Thank you for your interest in our vacancy!